ARPA Completed ProjectsIn the fall of 2021, The Deschutes County Commission approved an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investment of $300,000 to the Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District (DSWCD) for an On-Farm Efficiency Water Conservation Investment Program.
Rural Living HandbookLiving in a rural environment offers different challenges and rewards than urban living. Attached is our Rural Living Handbook, which will give insight in how to navigate these challenges. This is a living document, so updates will be made in the future. Stay tuned for new information and sections!
How Well do You Know These Native Plants and Animals?Expand the lists and click on the images to see if you guessed correctly!
Irrigation Water Management WorkshopIrrigation Water Management (IWM) Workshops help people learn how to time and regulate their irrigation water application. Learning the best methods ensures people satisfy the water requirement of the crop without wasting water, energy, and soil nutrients.
Manure Exchange ProgramSeveral farmers and ranchers in Deschutes County, who raise livestock, face many challenges utilizing and storing their manure. In most cases, there is more manure produced than can be used. The…
Pasture Exchange Program For farmers, leasing their land is a way to earn some income back for the land they own. For renters, it's a safe, BIG step toward the farm life without the commitment of owning land. With the average…
